***Important Note: There will be an Introduction to Bikepacking clinic at the Mountain Shop on April 14th at 6 pm. ALL PARTICIPATING RIDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO ATTEND THE CLINIC. This trip will be capped at 15 first-time riders. Please RSVP on the Facebook Group (link below).
Please join us for a beginner-friendly bikepacking trip on the Deschutes River Trail. Here are the basic details:
- ~35 miles out and back route depending on where we camp
- 100% unpaved but well-maintained gravel road
- + 1455/ - 1456 elevation
- There should be tons of wildflowers in bloom!
- Bring some cash ($10) for overnight parking
Riders will need to be prepared to carry their own gear and food for 1.5 days on the trail. Please consider visiting our friends at the Mountain Shop for any of your gear rental needs.
PLEASE NOTE: This trip is for first-time or very beginner bikepacking ladies. If that's not you but you'd still like to join, please contact our co-host Jocelyn Gaudi at jocelyn@ridepdw.com.
Women Bike is open to all women, female identifying, and gender nonconforming people who enjoy biking (or think they might). Join the Women Bike group and RSVP at www.facebook.com/groups/womenbikebta